Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
National Foundation for Giving Voice is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
National Foundation for Giving Voice (number 1140266) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does National Foundation for Giving Voice do?
The charity's work involves teaching the public how song, and music as a whole, can either enhance or undermine the well-being both of individuals and the wider community. Music and song can be used in any situation, regardless of the person's state of health. Activities are largely based on Giving Voice (GV), an educational and self-directed tool developed by the NFGV's founder Jill Rakusen.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Foundation for Giving Voice
Answers National Foundation for Giving Voice gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records National Foundation for Giving Voice as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Nfgv
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is National Foundation for Giving Voice registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for National Foundation for Giving Voice yet?
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Is National Foundation for Giving Voice a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists National Foundation for Giving Voice as a registered charity (number 1140266) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is National Foundation for Giving Voice's charity number?
National Foundation for Giving Voice's charity number is 1140266. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1140266?
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What does National Foundation for Giving Voice do?
The charity's work involves teaching the public how song, and music as a whole, can either enhance or undermine the well-being both of individuals and the wider community. Music and song can be used in any situation, regardless of the person's state of health. Activities are largely based on Giving Voice (GV), an educational and self-directed tool developed by the NFGV's founder Jill Rakusen.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Foundation for Giving Voice. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to National Foundation for Giving Voice?
National Foundation for Giving Voice's website listed in our register data is http://www.givingvoicefoundation.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to National Foundation for Giving Voice?
The register records National Foundation for Giving Voice as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was National Foundation for Giving Voice registered as a charity?
National Foundation for Giving Voice was entered on the register on 8 February 2011.